Origin is a youth-led and identity-focused program that empowers high school students to create their own issue-based projects. Throughout the season, students will develop skills in leadership, research, organization, and community impact.
“I’m so glad being a part of Origin has allowed me to refine and grow my own voice, meet new people, and gain new insights on the intricacies of the AAPI experience.”
Origin Youth Group
Students will have the opportunity to decide and implement a project centered on civic engagement and issues impacting communities. We’ll guide students in collaboration, project organization, and exploring AAPI identities. In the past, projects have included fundraising for AAPI books supporting the TEAACH act and voter tool kits.
Saturdays from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.
Applications for Spring Origin Youth Group 2024 are currently CLOSED. Please check back with us in the Summer for Origin Opportunities!
If there are any questions or concerns, email us at origin@cbcacchicago.org.
After School Matters Program
After School Matters Summer Program builds upon students’ knowledge of Asian American and Chicago’s Chinatown history to develop their skills in critical thinking, research, project design, and more!